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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 195.85 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 195.85 and 95.35 is: 131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 195.85 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/195.85 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 195.85 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 18,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,674.30/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.60

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